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THE COMMONWEALTH ASSEMBLY
연방의회



The Commonwealth Assembly (연방의회) serves as the principal legislative body of the Myeong Commonwealth, inheriting the storied legacy of the Jungchuwon (중추원) of the Daehan Empire (대한제국). It is entrusted with the solemn duty of enacting and amending laws, which are mandatorily promulgated by His Majesty The Emperor through the supreme legislative entity known as the Emperor-in-Assembly (연방의회에 있어서의 명황). This bicameral institution, embodying the Commonwealth’s commitment to democratic governance and Confucian principles, ensures that the will of the people and the moral ethos of the state are harmoniously aligned.

The Commonwealth Assembly comprises two distinct chambers: the House of Peoples (만민원) and the Confederal Council (만방원), each with clearly defined roles to maintain a balanced and representative legislative process. Together, they serve as the cornerstone of the Myeong Commonwealth’s democratic governance, ensuring that laws reflect both the will of the people and the ethical principles enshrined in the Constitution. Key responsibilities include: Legislation: Crafting laws that promote humaneness (인), justice (의), and societal harmony, amongst other Confucian values; Oversight: Holding His Majesty’s Government (어좌정부) accountable through debates, inquiries, and votes of no-confidence, ensuring executive actions align with public interest; Representation: Amplifying the voices of citizens and confederal subjects, fostering inclusivity across the Commonwealth’s diverse regions; and Budgetary Control: Approving the confederal budget to fund public services, infrastructure, and collective security, balancing fiscal responsibility with societal needs.

The Commonwealth Assembly draws inspiration from the Jungchuwon (중추원), the advisory body of the Daehan Empire, which sought to modernise Korea while preserving Confucian traditions. By adopting the nomenclature and ethos of its predecessors, the Assembly reaffirms the Myeong Commonwealth’s commitment to the Sojunghwa (소중화) ideology, which venerates the Ming Empire (대명국) and Joseon (조선) as exemplars of Confucian governance. The consistent use of Hangul and Hanja in official titles—such as 만민원 and 만방원—reflects a deliberate connection to East Asian heritage, blending accessibility with scholarly gravitas.

The Commonwealth Assembly operates within a framework that balances democratic representation with Confucian moral philosophy. The House of Peoples ensures that the voice of the electorate shapes the Commonwealth’s laws, while the Confederal Council safeguards the interests of regional entities, preventing centralised overreach. The absence of imperial veto power underscores the Assembly’s supremacy, aligning with the Constitution’s prohibition of absolute monarchy and arbitrary governance. Through its rigorous processes and commitment to accountability, the Commonwealth Assembly strives to create a just, harmonious, and virtuous society, embodying the ideals of the Myeong Commonwealth’s founders.

The Rt Hon Lord Muk LC PC
HG The Duke of Yeongguk
​Lord President of the Confederal Council 
The Rt Hon Lord Yang MCA PC
HG The Archduke of Suguk 
Lord Speaker of the House of Peoples 
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Confederal Council (만방원)

The upper chamber of Parliament is known as the Confederal Council. Every confederal subject, be it a Province, Protected State, or an Associated State, regardless of its size, gets one seat in this chamber. Before proposing a bill to change the Constitution or any other bill that affects how Commonwealth authorities and confederal subjects, and how a confederal subject and another confederal subject work together, the HM Government needs the approval of the Confederal Council. A simple majority vote can acquire this approval. The head of government of a confederal subject may appoint someone, including himself to represent his confederal subject as a Confederal Councillor. When voting, a Confederal Councillor should effectuate the confederal subject's preferences as far as possible. The Lord Chancellor of the Privy Council is the ex officio chair of the Confederal Council, known as the Lord President.

House of Peoples (만민원)


The House of Peoples is the lower chamber of the Commonwealth Assembly where Members (MCAs) are elected through direct elections based on universal franchise. MCAs serve for five years, but the Prime Minister, himself an MCA, can ask the Monarch to dissolve the House if needed. The Lord Speaker of the House is elected or dismissed by other Members. The House follows the majority rule when making laws, meaning they can create new laws. They can also improve existing statutes by looking at laws from other places. If the House believes that the Prime Minister or another Secretary has, for whatever reason, under-performed, MCAs can pass a vote of no-confidence. If the vote passes, then that official must resign, and the Monarch must accept the resignation. 
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